Question

what does \\(\overarc{cde}\\) describe?
\\(\bigcirc\\) a minor arc
\\(\bigcirc\\) a major arc
\\(\bigcirc\\) a semicircle
\\(\bigcirc\\) a chord

Explanation:

A major arc spans more than half the circle, named with 3 points. $\overparen{CDE}$ connects C to E through D, covering the longer part of the circle, which is more than 180 degrees. A minor arc is smaller than a semicircle, a semicircle is exactly half, and a chord is a straight line between two points on the circle, so none of these match.

Answer:

a major arc